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Therapy in Alexandria, Virginia
mfroemke9
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Family Therapy - A Systems Approach
by Rob Krupicka, MSW I see systems and patterns everywhere I look. The inter-connectedness of life impacts all of us. We all know that...
mfroemke9
Sep 19, 20243 min read
How Parallel Parenting Can Help High Conflict Parents Protect Their Kids
By Robyn Gearey, LMSW Adapted from my article, “When Parents Split” in the September/October 2024 issue of Arlington Magazine ( read the...
mfroemke9
Sep 13, 20243 min read
When Fun Turns Dangerous: Understanding Problematic Video Gaming
by Leah Young, MSW As Fortnite's dance-emoting avatars flood screens worldwide, a new concern has emerged among parents: When does gaming...
mfroemke9
Sep 6, 20242 min read
The Trevor Project’s 26 Miles to Save Lives Challenge
by Katie Volante, LMSW September 6, 2024 River Grove Therapy's 26 Mile Fundraiser I believe every little step counts, every conversation...
mfroemke9
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Welcome, Rob Krupicka!
by Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 August 31, 2024 We're so excited to welcome Rob to the team at River Grove Therapy! Rob will be...
mfroemke9
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Why Teens Stay Up Late: Understanding Adolescent Sleep Patterns
by Uma Gupta, Psychology Undergraduate, NYU & Student Intern It’s no secret that teenagers like to stay up late. Whether they’re watching...
mfroemke9
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Doll Play: The Heartbeat of Childhood and Therapy
by Leah Young, MSW August 16, 2024 Hey there, playful parents and therapy enthusiasts! Today, we're taking a delightful journey into the...
mfroemke9
Aug 9, 20243 min read
The Magical World of Play: Unleashing the Therapeutic Superpowers of Play Therapy
By Leah Young, MSW August 9, 2024 Welcome, fellow adventurers and curious minds! Today, we’re diving into the enchanting realm where play...
mfroemke9
Aug 2, 20243 min read
Why Watching Bluey with Your Child is Like Getting Free Parent Coaching
By Leah Young, MSW August 2, 2024 Hey there, fellow parents and play enthusiasts! If you're looking for a fun, engaging, and sneaky way...
mfroemke9
Jul 27, 20243 min read
A therapist’s review of Inside Out 2!
By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 July 27, 2024 [Spoiler Alert] If you haven’t yet seen this film and don’t WANT to know what...
mfroemke9
Jul 20, 20244 min read
I 💗 my neurodivergent brain
By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 July 18, 2024 But I didn’t always. As a young adult, I would be hard on myself for not being...
mfroemke9
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Beat the Heat with Family Play
By Katie Volante July 16, 2024 As summer temperatures climb, many families find their outdoor plans melting away. The disappointment is...
mfroemke9
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Pride Year Round! Acceptance, Equality, Belonging and Connectedness.
By Katie Volante July 1, 2024 As the calendar flips to July and the rainbow flags start coming down, it feels like a good time to talk...
mfroemke9
Jun 30, 20241 min read
Welcome Katie Volante!
By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 The team at River Grove Therapy is so excited to welcome aboard Katie Volante! Katie joined our...
mfroemke9
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Wrapping up PRIDE month!
by Melanie Froemke June 28, 2024 As we come to the end of PRIDE month, I wanted take some time to reflect on some incredibly meaningful...
mfroemke9
Jun 22, 20243 min read
Summer Fun & Summer.... Anxiety?
June 22, 2024 by Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200 Ahhhh, summer! The time we all look forward to. School is out, more time to...
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